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Smalley

Nearest town: Derby

Site type: churchyard

Access: Public

Church name: St John the Baptist

Diocese: Derby

County: Derbyshire

Country: England

Grid ref: SK40704456

Lost yew site: No

Date visited: 17-Sep-05

Recorded by: Tim Hills

Protection & responsibility: Parochial Church Council

Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 4m-5m

Notes: The 18th century church replaces an earlier building. Smalley boasts the heaviest chime of five bells in England. Reverend Kelly, who is buried beneath the yew, bequeathed the money to provide this chime. There are many other yews in this churchyard.

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